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Temperatures will fall below normal in Mass. this weekend. Here’s how cold it could get

After a warm stretch for the Bay State that saw temperatures climb into the 50s, a new weather system is set to pull temperatures below normal beginning Friday night. Already, temperatures are expected to fall about five to 10 degrees on Friday, with highs of...

By Larry Smith

Sale closed in Wellesley Hills: $5 million for a five-bedroom home

The spacious new property located at 9 Franklin Road in Wellesley Hills was sold on Dec. 9, 2024 for $4,950,000, or $1,009 per square foot. The house, built in 2021, has an interior space of 4,906 square feet. This two-story home presents a roomy floor...

By Larry Smith

Anthony Edwards vents about savvy Celtics tactics in Wolves win

MINNEAPOLIS — The Celtics did not want to let Anthony Edwards beat them on Thursday night. Jayson Tatum asked to the defend the All-Star guard from the jump and the team threw multiple bodies at the 30-point scorer all night. The Wolves supporting cast took...

By Larry Smith

Tickets go on sale Jan. 6 for the Springfield Chamber Players concert series at the Westfield Athenaeum

WESTFIELD - The Westfield Athenaeum will again collaborate with the Springfield Chamber Players (MOSSO) to present a three-concert series in the Lang Auditorium at the Westfield Athenaeum in 2025. Athenaeum Director Guy McLain said this will be the fourth year the library will host the...

By Larry Smith

EDC working to promote Southwick as a recreation destination

SOUTHWICK – As early as this spring residents will start seeing bright reds signs around town promoting Southwick, which is the Economic Development Commission’s most recent initiative to brand the town as a recreation destination.“This project is to introduce them to other places in town…and...

By Larry Smith

Ceremony honors last Eagle Scout from Troop 109 before merger

WESTFIELD - Lincoln VanHeynigen was recognized at a formal ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Westfield for his recent attainment of Eagle Scout with Westfield’s Scouting Troop 109. In attendance were Mayor Michael McCabe, State Senator John...

By Larry Smith

Last-ditch push for higher Cape ferry fee comes up short on Beacon Hill

A sudden Senate push to allow higher passenger fees on Cape and Islands ferry trips fizzled out in the House.In the final session of the two-year term, the Senate Ways and Means Committee on Monday released a bill enabling passenger fees to rise from 50...

By Larry Smith

Duke’s Mayo Bowl: How to watch Pop Watson, Virginia Tech vs. Minnesota

Springfield, Massachusetts native Pop Watson made a statement for Virginia Tech in the team’s rivalry game against Virginia on Nov. 30.The Springfield Central High School grad threw for a touchdown and ran for another in the Hokies’ win over the Cavaliers in the Commonwealth Cup,...

By Larry Smith

Westfield senior to continue love for sports at Springfield College

WESTFIELD - Although Jordan Hanechak has been paying football most of his life, the Westfield High School senior will trade gridiron for union next fall.Hanechak will play rugby for Springfield College and said he feels his “football journey is complete.”...

By Larry Smith